
Andrew Myrick
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick

I used Gemini to create a website, here's what happened
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet With four different AI chatbots at my disposal, I decided to do something a little bit different to celebrate an upcoming Google anniversary.

More AYANEO Pocket S2 information revealed ahead of Indiegogo campaign
By Andrew Myrick published
What's the catch? It's coming soon, but we're still missing a few pieces of the puzzle.

The Galaxy S25 Plus drops to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Memorial Day sale — but you're running out of time
By Andrew Myrick published
Goldilocks As part of Amazon's Memorial Day sales, we've seen the Galaxy S25 Plus drop to as low as 25% off, but you won't want to wait, as these are flying off the shelves.

There's another level to Android gaming handhelds, and it's amazing
By Andrew Myrick published
Android Arcade Gaming on Android is all fine and dandy, but things are turned up a notch when you get Linux up and running on your handheld.

That's not a typo — this record-smashing Galaxy S25 Ultra deal is making Prime Day completely unnecessary
By Patrick Farmer, Andrew Myrick published
Ultra savings Amazon's Memorial Day sale is carving $250 off the 256GB Galaxy S25 Ultra, knocking the price of the premium device down to a record low.

This is not a test — the Pixel 9 Pro XL has returned to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Memorial Day sale
By Andrew Myrick, Patrick Farmer published
XL savings, XL phone Amazon's Memorial Day sale is live, and the retailer seems particularly interested in slashing prices on the Google Pixel 9 series.

Android 16's desktop mode was right in front of me the whole time
By Andrew Myrick published
Desktop Mode = DeX It turns out that I didn't need to wait for Google I/O 2025 to see what desktop mode on Android 16 was going to look like.

I've only spent a few hours with Android 16's overhauled design, and I already love it
By Andrew Myrick published
<3 M3E Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 before the I/O 2025 Keynote had even concluded. After spending a few hours with it, I am genuinely surprised.

These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen
By Michael L Hicks, Andrew Myrick last updated
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?

Google I/O 2025 Live Blog: Android XR, Gemini, Android 16 and the latest news
By Andrew Myrick last updated
The Big Show Google's biggest conference, Google I/O is happening today, May 20th, and we have all the information for you ahead of the main show!

Best Android tablets for drawing 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Get creative If you want a tablet that provides access to the best drawing apps from the Play Store, then you're in luck. Here are some of the best Android tablets for drawing, on the market.

Best rugged Android phone 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Tough as nails! Living an outdoor life or working a demanding job? Get yourself a rugged smartphone. From big batteries to night vision, these tough phones have it all.

I went a week without my smartwatch after wearing one for years, here's what I learned
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Odd timing paired with proprietary chargers resulted in me going 10 days without wearing a smartwatch for the first time in years. Here's what I've learned.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 launch live blog: review, camera comparisons, deals, and more
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder last updated
Hello, Moto! We've reviewed the new Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, and we have so much to say. But we also want to see what other people have to say about it. Here are our reactions!

The Android Show: I/O special Live Blog: everything coming to Android 16
By Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee last updated
Google I/O special Google's Android Show is here and there's a lot of stuff coming before Google I/O. Here are some of the features and our reactions!

Best smart speaker 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Intelligent audio Smart speakers make it easy!

Even Lenovo knows that you want to use your tablet as a gaming handheld
By Andrew Myrick published
This is wild Lenovo recently introduced its latest gaming tablet, the Y700 Gen 4, but it also introduced one of the more unique accessories that we've seen.

Everything you need to turn your phone into the ultimate gaming handheld
By Andrew Myrick published
Android Arcade Don't spend a bunch of money on a dedicated handheld just to get something new and shiny. I'd bet that your phone is even better than what you were considering.

For as much as I love foldables, I don't know how to feel about Samsung's rumored 'G Fold'
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Samsung has shown its willingness to be complacent with its foldable phones, which doesn't exactly instill confidence in what the "Galaxy G Fold" will look like.

Best external drives for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Andrew Myrick last updated
Store & Stream! We've rounded up the best options for expanding your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro's storage, ranging from standard external hard drives to USB flash drives.

This one app has made my life easier and my wife happier
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The smart home was supposed to be this cohesive world where all of our devices could be controlled with the tap of a button or by our voice. But in 2025, it's still an extremely frustrating mess.

Best text messaging apps in 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Back to basics The Android ecosystem gives you access to loads of text messaging apps for keeping in touch with friends and family. These are the best of the lot.

The retro gaming and emulation community needs to take a deep breath
By Andrew Myrick published
Enough is enough This might be the end of Winlator as we know it. Following community backlash, the developer is taking a break, but we don't know if or when they'll be returning to the project.
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